| abstract |
A vertebral disc prosthesis (50), a method for implanting and a deployment device (80) is provided. The prosthesis (50) is for deployment within the interior of the vertebral disc for restoring the functionality of the disc (e.g., the ability of the disc to transfer nutrients or otherwise survive, the ability of the disc to carry the required loads and absorb stress or the reduction of pain). The prosthesis (50) may be made of a material having a compression strength less than about 4 mn/m2 and may include a grouping of multiple components that can be deployed as group. |